How would you feel if you woke up and found your entire computers—including your photos, your recent documents—no longer 1.(access)? What if you found out that they had been wiped from your computer, 2.（leave）you with nothing but heartache?
Guess what? It happens to people every single day. Every day, people across the country head into their local Apple store in 3. (tear), broken computer in hand, praying as they wait in line that an expensive repair might, just might, recover the priceless, irreplaceable files. A few get lucky. 4. for the rest, there’s nothing anyone can do 5. (help).
Hasn’t it happened to you? If your computer remains unprotected, it will, and it’s only 6. matter of time. But thanks 7. recent breakthroughs in computer backup（备份) technology, you now have a number of options to prepare, and if you’re smart, when your computer 8. (crash), you shouldn’t have any trouble 9. (get) 100% of your files back that same day. I’m not talking about an external hard drive. I’m talking about an online backup solution that runs 10.quiet) in the background on your computer. If you have one installed （安装），when your computer crashes, you’ll be just one click away from bringing your files back to life.
I’11 never forget that“very important meeting”with a guidance counselor(咨询师)during my senior year of high schoo1.I gladly _______ my dreams，and was looking forward to hearing his _______ advice on how best to achieve my academic and professional goals for the future.He told me that I was not college material and that“ _______ a nice secretarial school” would be my _______ .His advice did change my life,_______ not in the way he expected—because I didn’t follow it.I didn’t even _______ it.By trying to put limitation on my future，he made me even more _______ to pursue a college degree and a _______ of my choice.
At that moment in my eighteenth year，I started to be _______ for my life.I decided what kind of college I wanted to attend —one that was small，personal and would develop my enthusiasm and ________ .I searched through many resources until I found the one for me： Endicott Junior College，then a women-only college in Beverly，Massachusetts.When I visited Endicott，it felt like home，and my ________ was made.It was the only college I visited， ________ ，and was interviewed by.
I was ________ to Endicott for the fall term and immediately knew it was the ________ school for me.After studying subjects ________ from English to early childhood education to psychology and art，I ________ with all associate degree in advertising.Then I went to one of the state universities.I decided to acquire my Bachelor’s ________ —and I did，while holding two ________ jobs.Now，when my little girls tell me they want to do this or that，I always tell them that I’ll be fight there for them，doing everything in my ________ to support them in making it happen，because I know dreams really do ________ .
1.A. discussed B. shared C. showed D. chose
2.A. practical B. delicate C. elegant D. different
3.A. possibly B. originally C. equally D. similarly
4.A. image B. dream C. means D. 1evel
5.A. if B. unless C. though D. as
6.A. adopt B. understand C. evaluate D. consider
7.A. patient B. strict C. determined D. reliable
8.A. subject B. course C. chance D. career
9.A. responsible B. suitable C. grateful D. famous
10.A. habit B. interest C. friendship D. relationship
11.A. mind B. promise C. wish D. choice
12.A. worked for B. attended to C. applied to D. focused upon
13.A. invited B. welcomed C. devoted D. admitted
14.A. unsuitable B. right C. personal D. initial
15.A. spreading B. ranging C. setting D. existing
16.A. stuck B. ended C. graduated D. met
17.A. degree B. skill C. ability D. grade
18.A. permanent B. natural C. rare D. part-time
19.A. field B. power C. 1ife D. delight
20.A. work out B. give away C. come alive D. come true
Some embarrassing situation pack a double effect: not only do you embarrass yourself, but. 1. You say to a friend that another friend is such a copycat (无主见的人), and then realize the copycat is standing right behind you. You imitate your teacher’s unusual accent just as teacher walks in. 2.
Making a joke now would make the situation even worse, so don’t go there. Although you might feel like running away or even crying, 3.. Instead, apologize, “ I’m so sorry. That was really mean of me.”
If you’ve been disrespectful to a teacher or a parent, accept whatever consequences without complaint. If you’ve hurt a friend, do your best to make it up to them. 4.. If someone else bring it up, just say,“I feel bad enough about that----- can we just let it go, please?”
The next time you’re stuck in an embarrassing moment, remind yourself that you’re a strong person and you can get through this. Stay calm and act confident and5..
A.Now you’re embarrassed and they’re mad or hurt.
B.All result in a win-win situation.
C.Once you’ve done all you can to make things right again, move on
D.Never feel ashamed of yourself
E.you make someone else feel bad
F.the moment will pass
G.neither of those responses will make you look better
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play has an important part in keeping you healthy.
Use "the best medicine" to treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, interesting and happier.
1.What does the underlined word "infectious" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Playing an important role. B. Keeping people in high spirits.
C. Quickly influencing other people. D. Preventing illness from spreading.
2.What can laughter increase according to the author?
A. Cognitive ability. B. Good relationships.
C. A sense of humor. D. Happiness and trust.
3.What does the author think the old should do?
A. They should have a good rest. B. They should play like children.
C. They should prevent cognitive falling. D. They should take part in physical play.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Humor, Laughter and Play for Health B. Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C. Have an Active and Happy Life D. Let Our Body and Mind Relax
The values of artistic works, according to cultural relativism(相对主义), are simply reflections of local social and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries.
History has witnessed the endless productions of Shakespearean plays in every major language of the world. It is never rare to find that Mozart packs Japanese concert halls, as Japanese painter Hiroshige does Paris galleries, Unique works of this kind are different from today’s popular art, even if they began as works of popular art. They have set themselves apart in their timeless appeal and will probably be enjoyed for centuries into the future.
In a 1757 essay, the philosopher David Hume argued that because“the general principles of taste are uniform(不变的) in human nature,”the value of some works of art might be essentially permanent. He observed that Homer was still admired after two thousand years. Works of this type, he believed, spoke to deep and unvarying features of human nature and could continue to exist over centuries.
Now researchers are applying scientific methods to the study of the universality of art. For example, evolutionary psychology is being used by literary scholars to explain the long-lasting themes and plot devices in fiction. The structures of musical pieces are now open to experimental analysis as never before. Research findings seem to indicate that the creation by a great artist is as permanent an achievement as the discovery by a great scientist.
1.According to the passage, what do we know about cultural relativism?
A. It introduces different cultural values.
B. It explains the history of artistic works.
C. It relates artistic values to local conditions.
D. It excites the human mind throughout the world.
2.In Paragraph 2, the artists are mentioned in order to show that _____ .
A. great works of art can go beyond national boundaries
B. history gives art works special appeal to set them apart
C. popular arts are hardly distinguishable from great arts
D. great artists are skilled at combining various cultures
3.According to Hume, some works of art can exist for centuries because_____ .
A. they are results of scientific study
B. they establish some general principles of art
C. they are created by the world’s greatest artists
D. they appeal to unchanging features of human nature
4.Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Are Artistic Values Universal?
B. Are Popular Arts Permanent?
C. Is Human Nature Uniform?
D. Is Cultural Relativism Scientific?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is America’s fifth largest city. Once a major American colonial city, it is the home of America’s first library, its first hospital, and its first zoo. Now it is also the first US city to be named a World Heritage City. On November 6, 2015, Philadelphia joined more than 260 other cities that have been recognized for their influence on the world. These cities include Paris, France, Florence, Italy, and Cairo, Egypt.
“Today marks the start of a new and exciting chapter in the history of Philadelphia,” remarked Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter when the announcement was made. “As a World Heritage City, Philadelphia is being officially recognized on the global stage for its wealth of contributions to the world.
To be named a World Heritage City, a city must be home to a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO World Heritage sites are selected for their universal value and significance. For Philadelphia, the site is Independence Hall.
Independence Hall is where two of the most important documents in US history—the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution—were adopted. The Declaration of Independence, approved on July 4, 1776, united the 13 former British colonies and declared them independent from British rule. The US Constitution, signed in 1787, established the American democratic system of government. A democracy is a system of government in which the people elect their leaders. The Constitution later spelled out the basic freedoms American citizens have.
Philadelphia Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger says the city’s selection as a World Heritage City also reflects its educational, cultural, and economic achievements. The city is home to dozens of colleges and universities, and many museums, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “Philadelphia has rightfully earned its place as one of the greatest cities in the world.” Greenberger says.
1.We can learn from Paragraph 1 that Philadelphia ________.
A. as contributed a lot to the global economy
B. has been famous as a World Heritage City
C. has the best American hospital
D. is known for many America’s firsts
2.In Paragraph 2, Michael Nutter is talking about _________.
A. the World Heritage City
B. the history of Philadelphia
C. the significance of the city’s selection
D. the contributions of the city
3.What opinion does Alan Greenberger hold?
A. The city really deserves the honor.
B. The honor will bring the city a better future.
C. It won’t be long before the city takes off.
D. It’s easy for the city to win the honor.
4.What could be the best title for the text?
A. Philadelphia Makes a Difference
B. Philadelphia Makes History
C. Philadelphia Develops a Lot
D. Philadelphia Wins Global Respect
